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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.45, 1,079.34 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.45, 1,079.34 and 232.46 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.45 : 1,079.34 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.45/1,079.34 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.45x = 1,079.34 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.45x = 250,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,896.82/719.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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